August 1969 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 1969
Wednesday, August 27, 6:32 a.m.
Moon in Pisces
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in August 1969
Wednesday, August 13, 1:17 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is UTC-4. Full moon: Wednesday, August 27, 10:32 a.m. UTC. New moon: Wednesday, August 13, 5:17 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Wednesday, August 13 still falls on the evening of Tuesday, August 12.
Every moon phase in August 1969: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
August 1969 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 1969
- Last quarterMonday, August 4, 9:39 p.m. Taurus
- New moonWednesday, August 13, 1:17 a.m. Leo
- First quarterWednesday, August 20, 4:03 p.m. Scorpio
- Full moonWednesday, August 27, 6:32 a.m. Pisces
- Penumbral lunar eclipseWednesday, August 27, 6:47 a.m. Pisces
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
August 1969 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 83% | 83% | Pisces |
| 2Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 74% | 74% | Aries |
| 3Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 64% | 64% | Aries |
| 4Mon | Last quarter9:39 p.m.Illumination 54% | 54% | Taurus |
| 5Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 44% | 44% | Taurus |
| 6Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Gemini |
| 7Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 26% | 26% | Gemini |
| 8Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 18% | 18% | Gemini |
| 9Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 10Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Cancer |
| 11Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Leo |
| 12Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 13Wed | New moon1:17 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Leo |
| 14Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 15Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Virgo |
| 16Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Libra |
| 17Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Libra |
| 18Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 27% | 27% | Libra |
| 19Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 37% | 37% | Scorpio |
| 20Wed | First quarter4:03 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Scorpio |
| 21Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 59% | 59% | Sagittarius |
| 22Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Sagittarius |
| 23Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Capricorn |
| 24Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 89% | 89% | Capricorn |
| 25Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Aquarius |
| 26Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Aquarius |
| 27Wed | Full moon6:32 a.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Pisces |
| 28Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 29Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Aries |
| 30Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Aries |
| 31Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Taurus |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in August 1969?
The full moon in August 1969 is on Wednesday, August 27 at 6:32 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Pisces. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, August 27 at 6:47 a.m. ET.
When is the new moon in August 1969?
The new moon in August 1969 is on Wednesday, August 13 at 1:17 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in August 1969?
Quarter moons in August 1969: last quarter on Monday, August 4 at 9:39 p.m. and first quarter on Wednesday, August 20 at 4:03 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in August 1969?
In August 1969 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 14–26. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in August 1969?
In August 1969 the Moon is waning on these days: August 1–12 and August 28–31. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in August 1969?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Wednesday, August 27 at 6:47 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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